Timetable Officer

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

De Montfort University’s Timetabling Team is seeking a part-time Timetable Officer to analyse data and create efficient timetables for the University’s three faculties. You will work with staff and students to optimise teaching delivery and room usage.

Excellent organisational and data analysis skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle competing priorities are essential. Prior timetabling experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced IT skills and confidence working with data.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of an inter-dependent team.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining course, staff and student timetables.
• Analysing and managing complex curriculum and scheduling data.
• Supporting curriculum planning and resource allocation.
• Modelling student recruitment and assessing its impact on teaching delivery.
• Managing timetable changes, room bookings and related enquiries.
• Supporting attendance monitoring processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve timetabling services and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

The Person

We're looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and delivering excellent customer service. You'll be a confident communicator with strong negotiation, analytical and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities, and deliver effective solutions within practical constraints to demanding deadlines.

Job Description

Timetable Officer

Requisition Id: 643

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 29.60

Maximum Salary: 38,784.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 32,080.00 GBP

Market Supplement

Application Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Main duties and responsibilities

We're looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and delivering excellent customer service. You'll be a confident communicator with strong negotiation, analytical and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities, and deliver effective solutions within practical constraints to demanding deadlines.

You Will Have:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced IT skills and confidence working with data
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of an inter-dependent team

Previous timetabling experience in an educational setting would be an advantage, but is not essential. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

The Role

As part of DMU's Timetabling Team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of teaching across the University's 3 Faculties. Working with colleagues across the institution, you will analyse and use data to create effective timetabling solutions that support both staff and student experience, whilst ensuring that teaching resources are scheduled efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Creating and maintaining course, staff and student timetables
• Analysing and managing complex curriculum and scheduling data
• Supporting curriculum planning and resource allocation
• Modelling student recruitment and assessing its impact on teaching delivery
• Managing timetable changes, room bookings and related enquiries
• Supporting attendance monitoring processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve timetabling services and processes

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive team at the heart of the University's operations. If you enjoy working with data, solving complex challenges and delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact

For further information on the role, please contact either: Graham Russell ([e-mail], 0116 2577659) or Paul Foster ([e-mail], 0116 2577628).